Autonomy and Intrinsic Motivation: An Academic Application of Drive
Daniel Pink, author of New York Times best selling book, Drive, details the science behind motivation and individuals personalities in work based settings. But how […]
Engaging Resources for the Science Classroom
What it Means to be Exemplary in Teaching Science
Going above and beyond for your students is the perfect example of what it means to be Exemplary in Teaching Science. Let us take a […]
BEST ways to engage students in science classrooms!
1. Demonstrations I think this is personally my favorite way to become engaged in a concept. I like to physically see an example happening so […]
ENGAGE Students Using the Science All Around You!
It takes a lot these days to get kids interested in science class! In this post, you will find five foolproof methods of attention-getting to […]
RESOURCES RESOURCES- READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Brain Busters: Brain busters are a great start to any class! They create an engaging start to the period and can even incorporate the course […]
Hook-Line-Sinker: Getting Students Interested in the Phenomenon From the Beginning.
Through the 5 E’s learning cycle, students are leading their own learning through inquiry-based discovery. The first step of the 5 Es Learning Cycle is […]
E.N.G.A.G.E.
There are many resources that teachers can use to ENGAGE their students in scientific thinking. In this post I will discuss five affordable resources that […]
Engagement That Won’t Leave a Hole in Your Pockets
As future teachers we strive to provide our students with lessons and knowledge that will stay with them for years to come. We know that […]
Classroom Engagement… On A Budget!
What is Classroom Engagement? Classroom engagement is another way to describe the first “E” in the 5 E’s cycle of learning: Engage. In this facet […]
Getting Creative Saves Money!
As most people know, teaching is a hardworking but rewarding profession that doesn’t often have a lot of money associated with it. In Ohio, the […]